The Week Bureau

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Unusual fashion rules around the world

Published On: April 26, 2019 09:16 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

What you wear is how you express yourself. Fashion is a form of expression. But there are many places around the world where you have to be mindful of what you wear and dress within strict codes of conduct.

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Surviving a rainy day

Published On: April 26, 2019 09:08 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Of late, the weather has been quite unpredictable. It’s usually bright and sunny when you head out and then a couple of hours later it starts pouring cats and dogs. This makes it difficult to plan your day and get things done. But a little bit of foresight can help you deal with rainy days and not let it mess your schedule. Here we tell you how.

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Building a social media presence

Published On: April 26, 2019 08:57 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

You have a brilliant plan: Art that is unique to you, poems that have their own distinctness or food recipes that everyone on the planet just has to try. So you want to share these on social media and  have as many people as possible see your work.

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Travel essentials

Published On: April 19, 2019 11:12 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

The number of people seeking adventure travel has increased significantly over the past few years. From hiking and trekking to mountain climbing, more and more people are enjoying connecting with nature as well as the thrill of adventure. However, many people are yet to master the planning and packing for adventure travel.

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Making periods painless

Published On: April 19, 2019 08:40 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

The aunt flow is hardly ever kind. But there’s no avoiding it. On an average, a woman spends 10 years of her life menstruating. And cribbing and complaining won’t change a thing. However, if your periods tend to be extra painful and you feel bloated and lethargic during your periods then we have a few tricks and tips to help you get by.

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Home remedies to lighten dark underarm areas

Published On: April 19, 2019 08:36 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Apart from sweating, the underarm area rarely gives us any physical discomfort. However, it’s an area that’s prone to darkening and that’s something very aesthetically unpleasing. Here, we bring you some easy home remedies that can help tackle this issue.

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Five ways to boost creativity

Published On: April 19, 2019 08:20 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Music stimulates the part of our brain that controls creativity, among other things. According to “The Mozart Effect,” listening to Mozart can increase creativity, concentration, and other cognitive functions.

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Herbs & spices that heal

Published On: April 19, 2019 08:06 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Herbs and spices play a significant role in the way we cook and consume food. Both herbs and spices come from plants but herbs are obtained from the leaves whereas spices are obtained from the root, seeds, flower, or bark portion of the plant. However, herbs and spices do more than just enhance food flavor.

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Styling Dresses

Published On: April 12, 2019 09:22 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Dresses are probably the most fuss free and easy to wear clothing item. You don’t have to worry about putting a whole outfit (with multiple layers and pieces) together, just throw on a dress and head out. But, while doing this, a lot of people downplay dress’ potential as a versatile piece of clothing. Here are some tips to help you style your dresses better.

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The weight od Dreams

Published On: April 12, 2019 09:01 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Having grown up as a karateka (karate player), Manisha never imagined she would become a weightlifter. In fact, for the majority of her life she never knew that weightlifting itself was a recognized stream of sports. A third dan black belt in karate, 197 medals in karate and 12 best player awards, Manisha always dreamed of competing at the national level in karate but she was compelled to give up the game before ever qualifying for it.

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Tackling nose blocks

Published On: April 12, 2019 08:51 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Nose blocks can be dreadful. They make breathing difficult, sleeping almost impossible on a number of occasions, and can make normal functioning just unbearable. And it doesn’t help that they occur at random times for seemingly no reason.

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Healthy habits

Published On: April 12, 2019 08:41 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Often times, you do something thinking it’s good for your health and fitness. But you couldn’t be more misguided. Here are some common misconceptions and habits that could potentially put your wellbeing at risk.

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Baffling Beauty Trends

Published On: April 12, 2019 08:34 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Beauty, they say, is in the eyes of the beholder. In real life too, this has proven to be true. But when you hear about the rather peculiar fashion choices of people in the past, one often wonders if it really is a difference in perspective or something else. Well, it turns out there’s something else at play here. The Week gives you a rundown of some questionable fashion trends historically present around the world and explores the stories and reasons behind them.

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In Pictures: Wildlife up close

Published On: April 5, 2019 10:46 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Sagar Giri has been a wildlife photographer for nearly four years now and although he isn’t a full time photographer, he is passionate about what he does. Having grown up with his zoologist father, Giri spent a large chunk of his childhood outdoors.

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Adding a plant to your home

Published On: April 5, 2019 10:01 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Indoor plants have become a necessary décor accessory of sorts for a chic looking living space. Along with making you look like an environmental enthusiast, the freshness that comes with having a plant in an indoor space can add a lot of character to a home.

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Making the most of your garden space

Published On: April 5, 2019 09:29 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

At home, many of us have a small patch or some barren land that was supposed to be a luscious green garden but it has somehow ended up being an empty space ruining the overall the aesthetic of your space. However, if done right, that very space can become one of the most beautiful areas in your house

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Facing your fears

Published On: April 5, 2019 09:20 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Fear is a common emotion that most people feel time and again in their lives. Although the general perception is that eventually, people will automatically grow out their fears, that isn’t really the case. A lot of people (children and adults alike) are in a constant battle with something that makes them fearful. What is fear and how can you get a grip on it? Here, we have psychologist Karuna Kunwar explain how fear develops in an individual, how it can affect your life and how you can overcome it.

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Planning the perfect party

Published On: April 5, 2019 08:57 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Hosting a party or a get together can be a little stressful, especially if you are having one at home and you are responsible for everything, from cooking the food to managing the entertainment. But with proper planning and a few simple ideas, hosting a party can actually become a hassle free and a fun thing to do on a weekend. Here we share a few tips to make hosting a party easier and exciting, just the way it should be.

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The games we played

Published On: April 5, 2019 08:32 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

As a child, life was all about anticipating the next episode of Moomin, counting the number of toys we had and the smell of chicken curry wafting around the house. But among all these nostalgia-inducing moments, the games we played are particularly memorable. Looking back, it is rather admirable how we could make a game out of anything. You only needed a bottle cap to come up with the cleverest of games.

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Your guide to stylish, sustainable décor

Published On: March 29, 2019 10:00 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Decorating your home in a sustainable, eco friendly approach is the need of the day. However, sustainable décor doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style. It just means you decorate in a way that ensures a lighter footprint on the planet and a healthier home. Here are some simple ways in which you can give sustainable décor a shot. We guarantee it’s not that difficult.

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